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I'm busy rewriting a YA novel set in the California Central Valley. Think "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl". Jade Melville's guns 'n' God parents, anti-intellectual setting, skeptical friends and charismatic boyfriend conspire to prevent her from creating a great piece of modern dance art. Isadora Duncan and Moby Dick figure prominently.

Ellen Hopkins (5 NYT best-selling YA books) mentored me on this book.

I've been a technical writer for 21 years and a playwright with four produced plays under my belt.

I'm busy rewriting a YA novel set in the California Central Valley. Think "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl". Jade Melville's guns 'n' God parents, anti-intellectual setting, skeptical friends and charismatic boyfriend conspire to prevent her from creating a great piece of modern dance art. Isadora Duncan and Moby Dick figure prominently. Ellen Hopkins (5 NYT best-selling YA books) mentor... More